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Blast Notice - Friday, December 6, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit tomorrow (Friday, December 6th)...
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Earthmoving Activity - Eastern Program
W e will be starting earthmoving activity this week (weather dependant) in Phase 5 East located towards 85 Street utilizing scrapers and...
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Thursday, November 28, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit tomorrow (Thursday, November...
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Stantec Drilling Along STAR Site Perimeter
Stantec is expected to conduct drilling activities for the City of Calgary along the Western border of the STAR site adjacent to both...
Nov 25, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, November 22, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Western side of the pit tomorrow (Friday, November 22nd)...
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Thursday November 14, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit for Thursday, November 14th...
Nov 13, 20241 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Crushing Plant Completion
An Alberta Transportation Contractor has completed their 2024 requirements and will wrapping up crushing operations within the Western...
Nov 13, 20241 min read
STAR Pit Activity Update: South-Western Reclamation Programs
The BLV Group is starting winter reclamation programs along the Southern and Western edges of the STAR site. These programs are aimed at...
Nov 12, 20241 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Asphalt Plant Completion
An Alberta Transportation Contractor has completed their 2024 requirements and will wrapping up asphalt plant operations in the...
Nov 12, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, November 8, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the western side of the pit for Friday November 8th between...
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Monday November 4, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the eastern side of the pit for Monday November 4th between...
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Stantec Drilling Along STAR Site Perimeter
Stantec is expected to conduct drilling activities for the City of Calgary along the Western and Northern borders of the STAR site...
Sep 16, 20241 min read

Year-Over-Year Sound Comparison Graphics
2023 Saw the complete upgrade of sound monitoring equipment within the STAR site at both portable and stationary locations. Since moving...
Sep 11, 20241 min read
85th Street Crossing: Lesser External Gravel Haul Notice
Continuing to utilize offsite crushing to minimize the amount of material processed within the STAR pit, a second minor gravel haul is...
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Calgary Water Restrictions & STAR Site Dust Control Plan
With the City of Calgary returning to water restrictions on August 26th, the STAR site has also reinstated effective methods of dust...
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday August 23, 2024
he BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the eastern side of the pit for Tuesday August 23th between...
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday August 13, 2024
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the eastern side of the pit for Tuesday August 13th between...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, August 2nd
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the eastern side of the pit for Friday, August 2nd between...
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, July 26th
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the eastern side of the pit for Friday, July 26th between...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
STAR Site Calcium Application - Sunday, July 28th
To aid in dust control throughout this heat wave and onwards, the STAR Site will be utilizing their typical Calcium application to major...
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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